DMC 839 Dark Beige Brown
DMC 839 Dark Beige Brown is a Browns family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#675541 and RGB 103, 85, 65. The closest substitute is DMC 3781 Dark Mocha Brown.
Color values
| DMC code | 839 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Beige Brown |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #675541 |
| RGB | 103, 85, 65 |
| HSL | 32°, 23%, 33% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 3781 Dark Mocha Brown | View color | Very close |
| 838 Very Dark Beige Brown | View color | Close |
| 610 Dark Drab Brown | View color | Close |
| 3787 Dark Brown Gray | View color | Close |
| 3790 Ultra Dark Beige Gray | View color | Close |
| 779 Dark Cocoa | View color | Close |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 839 in patterns
Dark Beige Brown sits in the Browns family and works as a earth tone and shading color. It is a natural fit for animal fur, tree bark, hair, wood, coffee, houses, and rustic borders, and for natural shadows in landscapes and pet portraits.
- Pairs well with greens, creams, warm golds.
- Pattern ideas: pet portraits, house portraits, woodland patterns.
- Also useful for warm outlines when black feels too harsh.
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